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LAFCO debates returning reserve funds to San Francisco amid dispute over OLA restorations
Summary
LAFCO members debated whether to return reserve funds to the City and County of San Francisco to cover budget gaps, including restoring two Office of Legislative Analysts positions. A $160,000 motion failed on a 2–2 roll call; commissioners agreed to continue the issue pending reimbursement assurances and possible special meeting.
The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on an agenda item to consider releasing reserve funds to the City and County of San Francisco heard sharp questions about whether the money would or should be used to restore two Office of Legislative Analysts (OLA) positions.
Madam Clerk read the item as "consideration and approval of a resolution to release funding to the City and County of San Francisco." Counsel and staff said an amended memo showed $276,000 already provided to the general fund and that a subsequent technical adjustment located approximately $400,000 overall; staff reported about $159,420 would be required to restore the two OLA positions…
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